Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry exported $962 million in April, while January-April exports rose 28 percent year-on-year.

SAHA 2026 will be held in Istanbul from May 5 to 9 and is expected to bring together more than 1,700 exhibitors and participants from over 120 countries, reinforcing the global visibility of Türkiye’s indigenous defense technologies.

Presidency of Defence Industries head Haluk Görgün said Türkiye’s goal is to achieve full independence by developing efficient projects across every field, supported by the GHOST program, AI initiatives, and data-driven technology planning.

Presidency of Defence Industries head Haluk Görgün inspected ongoing investment, modernization, R&D, and production infrastructure activities at MKE facilities in Ankara and Kırıkkale.

The first three GÖKBEY air ambulance helicopters are scheduled for delivery to the Ministry of Health within the next 6 to 8 months, marking a major step for Türkiye’s indigenous rotary-wing capability.

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry reached $1.91 billion in exports in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 12.1 percent increase, while March alone contributed $803 million.

Haluk Görgün stated at the STRATCOM Summit that the Turkish defense industry is a structure that strengthens peace and shapes the future through artificial intelligence and production capacity.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that Türkiye’s defense industry recorded 48 percent export growth and nearly 80 percent contract volume growth in 2025.